Tag Archives: wind speed

How a strong jet stream is affecting aviation

Posted on 13 January, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

We often talk about the jet stream and its impacts on UK weather – but it can have an even more direct effect on aviation as covered in the media in recent days. The jet stream is a band of … Continue reading →

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Overnight wind speeds – Wednesday 30 January

Posted on 30 January, 2013 by Met Office Press Office

Following Met Office amber weather warnings for wind in some parts of the UK yesterday, some high gust speeds were recorded late last night and into the early hours of the morning. The highest gust speed at lower levels was … Continue reading →

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Latest rainfall totals and wind speeds

Posted on 26 November, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Below are the latest rainfall totals from 6.00 pm Sunday night until 6.00 am this morning. Location Amount (mm) Mona        27.8 Blencathra              27.4 Capel Curig    26 Valley         25.4 St Bees Head    20.8 Keswick  19 Ronaldsway 18.4 Blackpool 18.2 Rochdale   18 Aberdaron        17.4 The highest … Continue reading →

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